Master of Space Design
The postgraduate programme at Silver Oak Institute of Design is a research-driven course that explores contemporary spatial challenges through critical thinking, experimentation and interdisciplinary practice.
The programme focuses on the sensorial and psychological aspects of space, promoting research-led design where inquiry and conceptual exploration guide development. Students work across diverse media such as installations, adaptive reuse, digital and analogue representation, film, writing and critical discussions.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Basics of Design
- Computer Aided Design-I
- Theory of Design Aesthetics
- Reflective Study Programme
- Spatial Design Studio - Villa
- Interior Design Material & Construction
- Theory of Design History
- Computer Aided Design-I
- Interior Services
- Furniture Design Studio
- Spatial Design Studio - Corporate House
- Interior Design Material & Construction
- Spatial Design Studio - Multispeciality Hospital/Resort
- Professional Practice
- Costing & Estimation
- Interior Textile and Styling
- Design Research Methodology
- Research Paper Writing
- Research /Disseration(Thesis)
- Portfolio Development
- Landscape Design
Vision:
- As a premier design institute, our vision is to be recognized for excellence in education and pioneering research, making significant contributions to societal advancement and national progress.
Mission:
- To provide a dynamic academic environment where design education intersects with scholarly inquiry, fostering a culture of critical thinking, creativity and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- To integrate inquiry-driven approaches into our curriculum, empowering students to explore, experiment and discover at the intersection of design and research.
- To empower students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical framework necessary to navigate complex design challenges ethically, equipping them to become compassionate and conscientious leaders in the global design community.
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs):
- To develop advanced expertise in designing innovative spatial environments, integrating interior, furniture, and experiential design elements that respond to complex user needs, context and evolving spatial practices.
- To prepare professionals capable of creating sustainable, human-centric and adaptive spaces, applying interdisciplinary approaches, advanced technologies, and industry standards across diverse spatial typologies.
- To empower graduates to integrate research, cultural sensitivity, ergonomics and sustainability principles, enabling the creation of meaningful, inclusive and future-ready spatial environments while contributing effectively to professional practice and the design industry.
Program Outcomes (POs):
- Advanced Design Knowledge: Apply in-depth knowledge of spatial design, integrating interior, furniture and experiential systems with advanced methodologies, research and emerging technologies.
- Research & Problem Analysis: Critically analyze complex spatial problems through research-driven approaches, identifying user needs, contextual factors and opportunities for innovative interventions.
- Design Innovation & Development: Develop creative, functional and sustainable spatial solutions addressing real-world constraints such as environmental, social, cultural, economic and technological factors.
- Complex Problem Solving: Formulate and solve advanced design challenges using critical thinking, systems approach and interdisciplinary integration.
- Professional & Leadership Skills: Demonstrate leadership, entrepreneurship and strategic decision-making abilities in managing design practices and collaborative projects.
- Individual and Collaborative Work: Function effectively as an individual, team member, or leader in multidisciplinary and cross-cultural environments.
- Communication & Representation: Communicate design ideas, research findings and solutions effectively through visual, verbal, digital and written mediums for diverse stakeholders.
- Ethics & Professional Responsibility: Apply ethical principles and professional responsibility in design practice, considering societal, cultural and legal implications.
- Project Management & Financial Planning: Manage design projects efficiently through planning, resource allocation, budgeting and financial analysis within real-world constraints.
- Life-long Learning & Adaptability: Engage in continuous learning, adapting to evolving technologies, materials and practices in the design and built environment sectors.
- Design, Society & Cultural Context: Apply contextual understanding of society, culture, human behavior and inclusivity to create meaningful and responsible spatial environments.
- Environment & Sustainability: Design environmentally responsible and sustainable spatial solutions by integrating ecological principles, materials and sustainable practices.
Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs):
- Advanced Spatial Innovation Enables graduates to conceptualize and design complex spatial environments by integrating interior, furniture and experiential elements through research-driven approaches, enhancing functionality, user experience and spatial quality.
- Integrated & Sustainable Space Systems Empower graduates to develop furniture and spatial systems that are ergonomically efficient, technologically integrated and environmentally sustainable, while responding to cultural and contextual needs across diverse spatial settings.
Course Structure:
Semester 1
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First Semester |
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01. |
Basics of Design |
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02. |
Computer Aided Design-I |
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03. |
Theory of Design Aesthetics |
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04. |
Reflective Study Programme (Workshop) |
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05. |
Spatial Design Studio - Villa |
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Semester 2
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Second Semester |
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Course Name |
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01. |
Interior Design Material & Construction-I |
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02. |
Theory of Design History |
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03. |
Computer Aided Design-II |
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04. |
Interior Services |
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05. |
Furniture Design Studio-I |
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06. |
Spatial Design Studio - Corporate House |
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Semester 3
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Third Semester |
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Course Name |
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Interior Design Material & Construction-II |
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02. |
Furniture Design Studio-II |
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03. |
Spatial Design Studio - Multispeciality Hospital/Resort |
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04. |
Professional Practice |
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05. |
Costing & Estimation |
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06. |
Interior Textile and Styling |
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Semester 4
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Fourth Semester |
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Course Name |
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Design Research Methodology |
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02. |
Research Paper Writing |
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03. |
Research /Disseration(Thesis) |
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04. |
Portfolio Development |
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05. |
Landscape Design |
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